New Faculty Orientation

Welcome to Ramapo!

Every August, the Faculty Resource Center coordinates New Faculty Orientation on campus. For new faculty not able to attend (or for faculty who simply wish to brush up on what they learned!), videos of this information are listed here. Please feel free to contact the individual presenter listed for more information or the FRC Director Tammi Redd.

Start Here

This presentation is a good place to “start” as a new faculty member at Ramapo. It covers the basics of getting around campus and what you need to know to get started.

Start Here – Basics Presentation 2020– Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Presenter: Tammi Redd, FRC Director, tredd@ramapo.edu

Office of Specialized Services

The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) serves our population of students with disabilities. This office offers multiple services to help these students (and their faculty members) succeed.

Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on mobile devices that don’t support Flash, such as smartphones and tablets
Sample Accommodation Notice
Contact: David Nast, OSS Director, dnast@ramapo.edu
https://www.ramapo.edu/oss/

Technology at Ramapo

At Ramapo, we have many different technology options for faculty. The Instructional Design Center (IDC) offers many trainings throughout the semester on technology in the classroom.

The Instructional Design Center
- Overview Presentation
Classroom Technology Setup
- Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
- Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on mobile devices that don’t support Flash, such as smartphones and tablets
Other Online Recorded Trainings
Faculty Technology Services Handout
Instructional Technologies
Contact: Michael Bitz, IDC Director, mbitz@ramapo.edu
https://www.ramapo.edu/idc/

Center for Student Success

The Center for Student Success provides a comprehensive introduction to the academic and social environment of the Ramapo College community with a focus on the success and retention of all students.

Student Success Office Info Fa21 – Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Connect: Faculty Getting Started Guide
Student Success Unit Information for Faculty Training
Contact: Joe Connell, Assistant Vice President of Student Success, jconnell@ramapo.edu
https://www.ramapo.edu/studentsuccess/

Center for Reading and Writing

The Center for Reading and Writing offers consultations in writing, reading, and study skills to students on all academic levels across disciplines. Peer tutors and professional staff conduct individual sessions, as well as workshops; appointments are not necessary.

Ove Faculty Orientation_August 2021 rview Presentation – Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on mobile devices that don’t support Flash, such as smartphones and tablets
Contact: Priscilla Tovey VanAulen, Coordinator of Program and Faculty Outreach, ptovey@ramapo.edu
https://www.ramapo.edu/crw/

The George T. Potter Library

George T. Potter Library provides many resources and services for our students and faculty. Our librarians can work with your class and provide an Information Literacy session designed specifically for your course to teach your students’ research skills in the context of their assignments.

Faculty Orientation Handout 2020
Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Course Reserves – Online Form
Instruction Request – Online Form
Requesting Materials – Online Form
Contact: Hilary Westgate, Reference, Instruction, and Outreach Librarian, hwestgat@ramapo.edu
https://www.ramapo.edu/library/
https://www.ramapo.edu/learning-commons/

Center for Health and Counseling Services

The Center for Health and Counseling Services provides medical and mental health treatment to students. Through health care and psychological counseling, students are empowered to make healthy lifestyle choices that promote overall health and psychological well-being.

Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on mobile devices that don’t support Flash, such as smartphones and tablets
https://www.ramapo.edu/chcs/

Health Services: Health Services provides diagnostic and primary health care for a wide variety of illnesses as well as education and prevention services.

Contact: Debra Lukacsko, Associate Director, Health Services, dlukacsk@ramapo.edu

Counseling Services: Counseling Services addresses the developmental and psychological needs of students through educational, therapeutic, and preventative services.

Contact: Tal Yonai, Associate Director, Counseling Services, tyonai@rampo.edu

Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

BIT is a service for faculty to quickly report any students in immediate distress. A team of faculty and staff will investigate the situation to determine how to best help the student.

Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Overview Presentation – Best for viewing on mobile devices that don’t support Flash, such as smartphones and tablets
Contact: Kathleen Hallissey, Director of the Office of Student Conduct, khallis1@ramapo.edu
https://www.ramapo.edu/bit/

Faculty Resource Center

The Faculty Resource Center (FRC) offers workshops and other programs to help faculty develop as educators. This is your best resource for all things teaching-related.

FRC Presentation– Best for viewing on a desktop or laptop computer, requires Flash
Contact: Tammi Redd, FRC Director, tredd@ramapo.edu
https://www.ramapo.edu/FRC

What Else?

What other questions do you have? Please feel free to contact FRC Director Tammi Redd with any questions you may have!